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Total number of records: 17

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Brotherton Collection1
Herbert Read Collection1
John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History1

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lighting, architectural and decorative17
furniture3
gas light fixtures3
glassware3
meubles3
verrerie3
ameublement2
art metal-work2
art objects2
books2

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England3
Europe3
Great Britain1

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Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)16
Christie, Manson & Woods3
Benson, W. A. S. (William Arthur Smith), 1854-19242
William Clowes and Sons2
Amsterdam (Netherlands)1
Amsterdam (Netherlands). Stedelijk Museum1
B&m1
Benson, W A S (1854-1924)1
Bourne, Jonathan1
Brett, Vanessa1

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Artificial sunshine : a social history of domestic lighting

Dillon, Maureen; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

2002

Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-210) and index. Fire and firelight -- Rushlights and tallows -- Wax candles -- Lighting by oil -- Lighting by gas -- Lighting by electricity.

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Lighting in the domestic interior : Renaissance to Art Nouveau

Bourne, Jonathan; Brett, Vanessa; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

1991

Includes bibliographical references (page 248) and index.

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[Trade catalogue of decorative metal fittings for lamps, lamp bases, chandeliers, candle lamps] (oversize)

Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

[18-?]

Item descriptions include: candle lamp cone, copper consumer, light body, fluted shade. Some designs are engraved full size. Most designs include decorative foliage and flowers.

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W.A.S. Benson : arts and crafts luminary and pioneer of modern design

Hamerton, Ian; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

[2005]

Includes bibliographical references and index. Design reform and arts & crafts / Peter Rose -- W.A.S. Bendon : a biography / Avril Denton -- The metalwares of 'Mr. Brass Benson' / Ian Hamerton -- A ...

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Early twentieth century lighting by Sherwoods Ltd. of Birmingham

Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Schiffer Publishing Ltd

[1989]

Reprint of the catalogue no. D123, 5th ed.

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Country house lighting 1660-1890

Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Leeds City Art Galleries

1992

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Catalogue of brackets, hall lamps, chandeliers, incandescent fittings, window rails, pendants &c. : in brass and wrought iron

Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Perrin, Hughes & Co.

1903

Trade catalogue. 1903 price lists pasted in at front.

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Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat, Meurthe-et-Moselle (France) : articles d'éclairage

Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat

1916

Trade catalogue.

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The neglected Mr Benson : an exhibition of the lighting and metalwork of W.A.S. Benson, 1854-1924

Benson, W A S (1854-1924); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Country Seat (Firm)

[2000]

Catalogue of an exhibition held at The Country Seat, Henley-on-Thames, May 13-26, 2000. Catalogued from cover.

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Catalogue of decorative stampings, spinnings and electrical accessories

Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Brookes, Ward & Co.

[192-?]

Contains loose price list booklet (undated): "Price list: Brookes Ward & Co. Ld., patentees, sheet metal workers, stampers, etc; manufacturers of art metal stampings and accessories for the electric, ...

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Hinks & Son's Limited : patent automatic lighting and extinguishing duplex lamps

Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); James Hinks & Son (Firm)

[18xx]

Trade catalogue

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